New Islamic year: Kebbi declares Tuesday work-free day

The Kebbi State Government has declared Tuesday, June 16, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents, particularly civil servants, to celebrate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH.

The declaration was approved by Governor Nasir Idris and announced in a statement issued on Monday in Birnin Kebbi by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment, Hajiya Hafsat Tune.

The announcement was signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris.

According to the statement, government offices across the state will remain closed on Tuesday, while normal official activities are expected to resume on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

“This is to inform the general public and civil servants that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has approved the declaration of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, as a work-free day,” the statement partly read.

It added that the holiday was approved to allow public servants and residents of the state to mark the beginning of the Islamic calendar year.

“This is to enable public servants to celebrate the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448 AH,” the statement continued.

The state government urged residents to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity and the continued development of Kebbi State and the country at large.

Idris congratulated Muslim faithful on witnessing the new Islamic year and called on citizens to reflect on the values of sacrifice, tolerance and devotion associated with the Hijrah.

The statement further noted that all government workers are expected to resume duty on Wednesday, June 17, following the one-day public holiday.